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August 16, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cambodia ship registry eyes top 20 position
    [SINGAPORE] The Cambodia Ship Registry expects to break into the ranking of the world's top 20 registries in three to five years.
  • Damen's S'pore yard wins its first order from HK ferry firm
  • China container maker wins US$30m order
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Strong growth set to boost Qantas profit to record high
    [SYDNEY] Australia's flagship carrier Qantas Airways Ltd is expected to reveal a record annual profit tomorrow, thanks to growth on its key routes and effective fuel hedging.
  • New Indon carrier feels the heat from rivals
  • United, pilots union resume talks after 2-day break
  • China Southern expands cargo ops
  • Air India to lease five A310s
  • China moves to develop air feeder routes
Features
  • Making money from scrap
    [ROTTERDAM] ROTTERDAM is the world's largest port when it comes to scrap. Each year, four million tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals are transhipped here. At the beginning of the year, these activities were consolidated at a single location.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cambodia ship registry eyes top 20 position
    [SINGAPORE] The Cambodia Ship Registry expects to break into the ranking of the world's top 20 registries in three to five years.
  • Damen's S'pore yard wins its first order from HK ferry firm
  • China container maker wins US$30m order
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Strong growth set to boost Qantas profit to record high
    [SYDNEY] Australia's flagship carrier Qantas Airways Ltd is expected to reveal a record annual profit tomorrow, thanks to growth on its key routes and effective fuel hedging.
  • New Indon carrier feels the heat from rivals
  • United, pilots union resume talks after 2-day break
  • China Southern expands cargo ops
  • Air India to lease five A310s
  • China moves to develop air feeder routes
Features
  • Making money from scrap
    [ROTTERDAM] ROTTERDAM is the world's largest port when it comes to scrap. Each year, four million tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals are transhipped here. At the beginning of the year, these activities were consolidated at a single location.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cambodia ship registry eyes top 20 position
    [SINGAPORE] The Cambodia Ship Registry expects to break into the ranking of the world's top 20 registries in three to five years.
  • Damen's S'pore yard wins its first order from HK ferry firm
  • China container maker wins US$30m order
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Strong growth set to boost Qantas profit to record high
    [SYDNEY] Australia's flagship carrier Qantas Airways Ltd is expected to reveal a record annual profit tomorrow, thanks to growth on its key routes and effective fuel hedging.
  • New Indon carrier feels the heat from rivals
  • United, pilots union resume talks after 2-day break
  • China Southern expands cargo ops
  • Air India to lease five A310s
  • China moves to develop air feeder routes
Features
  • Making money from scrap
    [ROTTERDAM] ROTTERDAM is the world's largest port when it comes to scrap. Each year, four million tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals are transhipped here. At the beginning of the year, these activities were consolidated at a single location.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Top Customs official is ticketed for reassignment
    Peter Baish, developer of the Automated Export System, is headed to Chicago.
  • BAX pilots threaten strike
    Union describes management as intransigent at the bargaining table.
  • Tanker prices soar as oil hits 10-year high
    The market is fixed on crude which rose above $32 a barrel to its highest level since November.
  • OOCL goes it alone with new online service plan
    The carrier is to launch in September a Web-based set of services called CargoSmart.
  • Maersk Sealand ducks EU rule appeal
    The company breaks away from other carriers and instead, will pay antitrust fine.
  • Emery, USPS in joint B2C venture
  • Tradiant bags $21 million in funding
  • Water levels up-and-down story for Lakes, Seaway
  • Malaysia port aims to wrest Maersk from Singapore
  • Pa. slates $7 million for rail freight projects
  • ValuJet repair company told to pay $11 million
  • ProLogis leases Dutch distribution center from BAX Global
  • Navistar to cut 1,100 jobs
  • Lufthansa, SAS, Singapore Air outline integration plan
  • CP Ships in top management shakeup
  • Manila terminal operator extends Web tracking
  • Coughlin selects former army officer as vice president
  • Freight train carrying chemical cars derails in Montana
  • China Southern plans new cargo center

Sched Netweb site
  • IRA rate restoration
  • Live wire
  • CMA CGM and Jardine form agency JV
  • Beijing clamps down on maps, A/V products
  • Hong Kong-Shenzhen bullet train proposed
  • LA port web site back online
  • 500 reefers for TMM Lines
  • Construction to begin on Brussels container port
  • HAECO first half profits rocket
  • Sinking Japanese airport 'not unusual', say authorities
  • Merrill Lynch backs Cathay
  • Codeshare commences

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 15, 2000
  • Agreement Emery with pilots
  • BNSF's Greg Fox ceo FreightWise
  • New marketing chief APL
  • P&O ports and logistics in the spotlight
  • Bigger German-Italy intermodal capacity
  • Martinair raises rates following red figures
  • Computer thefts in air freight
  • DVZ launches e-commerce logistic journal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bedlinen exports to EU: WTO body rules in India's favour
  • RBD palmolein futures trading on BOOE from August 18
  • Mahacot floats fresh global tender for exports
  • Marine Products exports net more in value terms
  • Meet at IMC on WTO impact on SMEs
  • India-EU accordon 71 disputed textile items
  • CWCL embarks upon domestic multimodalizm with Concor
  • $ 75 m limit for investment in Myanmar, Saarc
  • Dumping duty on Vitamin C recommended
  • Trifed secures Rs 1.6 cr gram export order
  • Spurt in edible oil imports via kandla port 2-m mt mark
  • Hiralal Parakh elected Trustee on KPT Board
  • Concor considering setting up third PSCT in Bengal
  • Finance Minister allays exporters' fears on plunging rupee
  • Fresh talks on pacts to avoiddouble taxation soon
  • Inflation rises
  • CII, CBEC meet on Cenvat, valuation rules proves fruitful
  • Export efforts will be adversely affected, says Fieo chief
  • RBI revises norms of exporters' EEFC Accounts Scheme
  • Govt sets up new excise audit directorate
  • GAIL to supply LNG in Gujarat by 2003-04

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 15, 2000
  • The unity within OPEC.....
  • Price indications for Mexico
  • Price indications for Argentina
  • Russians to hike gas oil export tariffs
  • New company listing in Cyprus
  • Tight fuel oil avails in Durban
  • Crude climbs to new nine year highs
  • Singapore morning commentary

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Spoornet 'on the right track'
  • SACD opens new empty container park
  • KLM backs down in BA merger talks
  • Richards Bay gets lion's share of R4,3bn budget
  • Transport salaries drop
  • Maputo sees steady flow of cargo
  • Happiness is a cheque for R75 000
  • High tech exports bump up Israel-SA trade
  • The voice of Indian industry
  • Top-notch Indian delegation woos SA exporters
  • Exports grow 50% as imports slump
  • Health concession offenders will pay hefty fine
  • Bremner takes over as Woodend retires
  • Restructuring triggers remarkable Transnet turnaround
  • Woodend points fingers at classification societies and surveyors
  • Portnet terminates contract with privatisation specialist

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • All smiles at Mersey Docks
    All smiles at Mersey Docks: chief executive and managing director Peter Jones (right) and finance director Alistair Findlay revealed rising profits and a mood for acquisition in Liverpool yesterday.
  • US may open oil taps to deflect Opec squeeze
    THE United States and Opec are on collision course again over the price of oil.
  • Schoeller ups China orders
    HEINRICH Schoeller, head of Cyprus-based shipping group Schoeller Holdings, has doubled his newbuilding commitments in China in a deal worth close to $100m.
  • ITF's Sea Trader blockade ruled legal by court
    AN International Transport Workers' Federation blockade of a Malta-flag ro-ro chartered by Color Line was ruled legal yesterday by a Norwegian court.
  • A containership reaches the Pacific Ocean
    A containership reaches the Pacific Ocean after passing under the Las Americas Bridge over the Panama Canal yesterday, the 86th anniversary of the first passage through the waterway.
  • Mersey Docks talks on two acquisitions
    MERSEY Docks and Harbour Co is in discussions over two port-related acquisitions, one in the UK and one in continental Europe, chief executive Peter Jones confirmed yesterday.
  • VLCC party to go on for three years - Mosvold
    OSLO-listed Mosvold Shipping expects the VLCC party to continue for at least three years, on the back of rosy forecasts on the supply and the demand sides.
  • Aker McNulty clinches Bleo Holm FPSO deal
    UK FABRICATION facility Aker McNulty has clinched the contract to upgrade Bluewater's Bleo Holm floating production, storage and offloading vessel, beating off competition from five other European yards.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 15, 2000
  • Detained crewmen going home
  • Forth moves on from hostile bid
  • Hanjin orders 20,000 boxes
  • China fires up coal exports
  • Banks move to aid Hyundai spin-offs
  • Bondholders hot on Bentley's tail
  • Indian Oil spurns FSO
  • Portnet stands by Coega plan
  • Crewing row halts Finnlines ferries
  • Sea Containers recoups losses
  • Berlin slammed over ro-ro decision
  • MUA wins breakthrough deal
  • BC Ferries removes violent videos
  • PATT denies privatisation claim
  • Bollinger completes yard deal
  • Argentina suspends beef exports

Marine Linkweb site
AUGUST 15, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • First Attempts To Rescue Russian Sailors Fail
Breaking News
  • European Bunker Prices To Rise
  • Moore Stephens strengthens Russian network
  • Tidewater CFO To Retire

Marine Linkweb site
AUGUST 15, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • First Attempts To Rescue Russian Sailors Fail
Breaking News
  • European Bunker Prices To Rise
  • Moore Stephens strengthens Russian network
  • Tidewater CFO To Retire

Traffic Worldweb site
  • New York could become the undisputed East Coast container-port load center of the 21st century and Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., is going to superintend the effort. He is supporting construction of two rail tunnels under New York harbor to link Northern New Jersey rail lines with a revitalized Brooklyn waterfront and Staten Island. The more than $4 billion cost of two twin-track rail tunnels could be self-financing, according to a recent consultant's report, and would remove more than a million trucks from chronically clogged port-area highways.
  • Tax bills affecting airlines, railroads, trucking and water carriers are likely to surface soon after a new president and the 107th Congress sit down in January to conduct business, American Trucking Associations President Walter McCormick predicts. Tax-code changes, he said, most often are accomplished as part of budget resolutions. ATA hopes to be at the front of the line to have the 12 percent excise tax on new trucks and truck equipment eliminated.
  • As the e-logistics marketplace matures, will the future role of the traditional third-party provider become clearer? The answer is maybe. As always, the shipper is the wild card. "There is no question that the Internet will provide a huge market segment for us," said John Williford Jr., president and CEO of Redwood City, Calif.-based Menlo Logistics. As to which dot-com prospects will provide the business, "it's very difficult to predict," he added. Menlo is still evaluating the skills it will need to compete in the e-business marketplace. Meanwhile, the 3PL is doing a lot of consulting work for dot-com companies that need on-the-ground logistics expertise.
  • New European Union regulations designed to improve ship inspections and make classification societies more accountable for their work have drawn praise from European shippers. But a proposal to make cargo owners more liable for environmental damage their cargoes cause when released by accident "is contrary to natural justice," the European Shippers Council said. The European Union's new, get-tough policy on the maritime industry is an outgrowth of the Erika oil tanker disaster, which created serious environmental damage along the Atlantic coast of France when the ship broke in half last December. According to shippers, the ensuing political debate on maritime safety has been warranted, but the European Union has gone too far in extending liability to shippers.
  • Atlanta-based Transportal Network is labeled the "anti-auction" site by its executive vice president and chief development officer, Lana R. Batts. The longtime trucking advocate is on board Transportal to enable truckload carriers to cut costs by improving efficiency and reducing empty miles. The antithesis of an e-Bay-like auction site that just hammers down freight rates, Transportal aims to use information flows to enable carriers to better plan their routing networks. Its cooperative purchasing network already is on line, some 26 carriers are already signed up and its sophisticated routing system is soon to be up and running. Transportal promises not to interfere with shippers' negotiations with their core carriers, only to enable those carriers to better plan their networks and load-planning systems.
  • CSX and Norfolk Southern have submitted their fall peak plans, and both carriers are confident they have never been in better shape to handle the traditional increase in business volumes. Highlights include NS's plans to add three to four trains a day to its intermodal service, and CSX's detailed hurricane contingency plans. Shippers are for the most part confident that the railroads will be ready. The possibility of a record corn harvest has grain interests concerned, however.
  • Shippers, for the most part, are willing to try just about anything to get better service at a better price. The recent flood of Internet-based transportation procurement sites has made testing the waters with a new carrier infinitely easier, but the system isn't perfect. While shippers have been able to find carriers willing to do the same work at a much lower price, these new ventures often can't replace the personal relationship that is built over time between a carrier and a shipper. But that doesn't mean shippers haven't found a place for this new purchasing vehicle. The dot-coms, many of which are changing their business plans as they go, are bombarding shippers with invitations to abandon the way they purchase transportation and give them a shot. And they are, by the thousands.
  • In days long ago, not much thought was given to returning merchandise. No longer. Companies now have an abundance of choices when it comes to returns software and services in the online world. They can choose both. They can choose either. But mostly they can choose them to improve their business-to-consumer Internet experience. All of the companies profiled focus on retail returns from consumers. And the technology? From and for the Internet, of course.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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